Comparative study of peat properties in Johore Malaysia

• Main Authors: Norhaliza Wahab, Norhaliza Wahab, Mohd Khaidir Abu Talib, Mohd Khaidir Abu Talib, Nur J. Latifah, Nur J. Latifah, Aziman Madun, Aziman Madun, Faizal Pakir, Faizal Pakir
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: T Technology (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/10596/1/J16546_f00a29f1736ec59c83b7111313170209.pdf; http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/10596/
• Institution: Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia

In its natural condition, peat contains an excessive organic content of more than 75%, which is very challenging for any construction with high water content, random fiber arrangement, and low shear strength. It is necessary to define the properties of peat as preliminary work before any constructi...